Australian govt ‘shouldn’t pick which detention centres are scrutinised’

RNZ

18 September, 2018, 10:30 pm

Manus Island refugees protest at West Lorengau Haus. Photo: supplied

The Human Rights Commission of Australia has been told the government should not be allowed to pick and choose what detention facilities can be scrutinised under a UN anti-torture treaty. The Human Rights Law Centre has made a submission saying that the independent commission should decide what places of detention are inspected. The Australian government […]